Murray Wood: A star-crossed leader is beset by floor-crossing MPs
Murray Wood says Pierre Poilievre has suffered some bad timing in his career as Conservative leader, but the question is...
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Conservation inspector weighs in on what to do when encountering an aggressive bear
The tragic death of a 44-year-old woman in northern Saskatchewan last week has brought attention to just how dangerous bears can be. Stephanie Blais was attacked and killed by a black bear on Thursday...
Aug 25, 2020
Leslyn Lewis to run for Tories in next election after losing leadership
OTTAWA - Leslyn Lewis, who finished in a strong third place in the Conservative leadership race after starting off an unknown, will run for the party in the next election. Lewis spoke Tuesday with new...
Aug 25, 2020
Vandals rewrite Humboldt theatre marquee with ‘those 7 words you can’t say on television:’ owner
The co-owners of Humboldt’s theatre are disappointed with the actions of vandals who have rearranged the letters on its marquee to display vulgar terms and language. Mike Yager, who co-owns Reel...
Aug 25, 2020
Body of missing swimmer recovered from Lake Diefenbaker
The body of a 35-year-old man who went missing while swimming in Lake Diefenbaker has been recovered. A release from the RCMP says at about 1:15 Monday afternoon, the man’s body was found about ...
Aug 25, 2020
Sexual exploitation charge against former hockey team manager stayed
A scheduled trial for a former manager of the Prince Albert Northern Bears' hockey team will not be going ahead Tuesday, as the charge against him has been stayed by the Crown. Last October, Jamie Eng...
Aug 25, 2020
Class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of passengers in fatal Icefield bus crash
CALGARY - A class-action lawsuit alleging the defendants acted recklessly and unreasonably has been filed against the operators of a tour bus involved in a fatal rollover at Jasper National Park’...
Aug 25, 2020
Sask. father describes being on phone with daughter during fatal bear attack
A Saskatchewan family is in mourning after a fatal bear attack in northern Saskatchewan last week. Stephanie Blais, 44, was killed on Thursday after a black bear attacked her outside the family cabin ...
Aug 24, 2020
‘This isn’t normal’: Lumber prices higher than ever
The price of lumber is the highest it’s ever been. That’s according to Rick Casavant, president of Warman Homes. Lumber prices have gone up 104 per cent in Canada, forcing lumber and wood ...
Aug 24, 2020
RCMP identifies Shellbrook victim, deems death a murder
A young man who went to the Shellbrook Hospital on Friday with injuries and later died has been identified. The Saskatchewan RCMP’s Major Crimes Unit North identified the 20-year-old as Wesley C...
Aug 24, 2020
SaskTel restores some service for Spiritwood, many still without connectivity
There’s good news for those in the town of Spiritwood — some cellular service has been restored. SaskTel told 650 CKOM that some of the services within the town have been restored, thanks ...
Aug 24, 2020
OPINION
Sarah Mills: A lifetime smoking ban in the UK may be a step too far
Sarah Mills says there are great health-care costs associated with smoking, but those costs are also associated with obe...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 23
Evan talks on Thursday's show about the RM of Sherwood's AI data centre now approved to be built, Saskatoon mayor Cynthi...